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Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman

Apr 21, 2026

Stepping out of the day-to-day work is not just an operations change. It is a leadership change.

Caleb talks with Ryan Markewich of RMark Coaching in Canada about what it really takes to move from being the person doing the work to becoming the person leading the business. Drawing from his experience building a...


Apr 16, 2026

Caleb speaks with green industry veteran Marty Grunder. The discussion focuses on professionalism and sales strategies within the landscaping business, emphasizing that customer service starts with internal team culture. Grunder highlights the necessity of screening potential clients and understanding company numbers...


Apr 14, 2026

Caleb talks with Sam Gembel regarding the essential principles of leadership and team management within the trades. Gembel emphasizes that business owners must define a clear vision and establish accountability to foster a "settled" company culture where employees feel secure. A significant portion of the discussion...


Apr 9, 2026

Caleb speaks with Sam Gembel, an entrepreneur who scaled his Michigan-based landscaping company from a side hustle to a multi-million dollar business. The conversation focuses on the critical shift from being a technician to a leader, emphasizing that business owners must prioritize people and culture over simple task...


Apr 7, 2026

Caleb explains how transitioning from a heavy workload to a structured business model saved his landscape company from stagnation. He highlights the launch of "Built for Contractors," a coaching program and subscription service designed to help peers implement scalable systems and professional accountability....